89 Ranger losing power and breaks after hard breaking

Tiny
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After a hard breaking to avoid a road hazard my 89 Ranger 4cyl began losing power. Engine continued to run fine but the truck began to lose ability to maintain speed. As though there were no power to the transmission. Also noticed the breaks seem to be gone, pressing the break pedal goes alway to floor. Checked break fluid and transmission fluid both were full, no leaks. Had no problems before having to hit breaks hard (did not lock breaks or skid) to avoid an obstacle in the road. Both problems seem to be related but can't figure out how.
Anyone have any suggestions as to what may have happened?

Thanks for any thoughts or suggestions.
Wednesday, January 4th, 2006 AT 9:12 PM

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Tiny
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Sounds like the break booster this is the big round thing that the master cylinder is bolted to. 1st check the vacume line to the booster to make sure their are no cracks in line or try to listen while someone else applys breaks. If you hear a hiss than their is a leak try to locate and fix. If no leak, Bad break booster.
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Thursday, January 12th, 2006 AT 8:36 PM

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